How to Install/Uninstall PWAs in Chrome Browser – Guide

Chromium Edge does not list Progressive Web Apps installed in Chrome browser for removal. Google made changes in Chrome 89 to make this possible on Windows. Instead of visiting websites in the browser, it is better to install your PWAs in the browser as they can also work offline. Lately, Microsoft and Google have been working together to improve PWAs for the Play Store. It’s important to note that pre-release versions of Edge and Chrome now support running PWAs at Windows startup. ..

Microsoft has released app shortcuts for Chrome on Android and for Windows and Mac, as well as Microsoft Edge, for sites that are considered “Progressive Web Apps.” These shortcuts will show an icon in the address bar if the site is a Progressive Web App, making it easier to install. ..

Enable Uninstall Chrome PWA in Settings and Control Panel

Right-click the desktop shortcut and select Properties from the context menu. Add a space and the option –activate-features= Enable web application uninstall configuration line after chrome.exe part in.

Open Google Chrome and use the modified shortcut to launch it.

Using a Chrome banner

flags / # pwa-uninstall-in-windows-os

Windows 10 allows you to enable the uninstallation of applications by selecting the Enabled checkbox next to the PWAs you want to register as an uninstallable application.

Please restart your Chrome browser.

How to test it feature

The browser displays a special button in the address bar for quicker access to the PWA configuration dialog. After installing a PWA, right-click its shortcut on the Start menu. You will see the Uninstall entry in the menu. Also, you can open the Settings app and navigate to Apps and features > Applications. There you will find PWA installed with Google Chrome. You will be able to uninstall it like a normal app.

Final note

Chrome users can install and uninstall PWA (Progressive Web Apps) with ease. ..